Hawkinge Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Hawkinge's crime rate in October 2025 remained lower than the UK average, with 5.2 crimes per 1,000 residents—32.5% below the national figure of 7.7. This sustained safety profile, despite seasonal factors like darker evenings and Halloween, reflects the area's character as a low-density built-up zone within Folkestone and Hythe. The most prevalent crimes were violence and sexual offences (22 incidents, 50% of total), followed by anti-social behaviour (8 cases) and other theft (4). These figures align with Hawkinge's broader pattern of lower property crime rates compared to the UK, though the dominance of violent offences marks a deviation from typical trends in similar areas. The seasonal context of October—shorter days and community events—may have influenced reporting patterns, though the absence of a corresponding spike in theft or burglary suggests local resilience. Violence and sexual offences, while still 2% below the UK average for this category, represent a significant proportion of the area's crime burden. This concentration of violent incidents, combined with the absence of major property crime spikes, indicates a combination of local demographics and environmental factors. The area's low crime rate persists, but the shift toward violent offences warrants attention, particularly as seasonal transitions may amplify existing vulnerabilities.

October saw a dramatic 144.4% rise in violence and sexual offences, jumping from nine to 22 incidents—a stark shift in the crime profile. This increase, though still 2% below the UK average for this category (2.7 per 1,000), suggests heightened tensions or unmet community needs. Other theft and bicycle theft both doubled from zero to four and one respectively, indicating emerging vulnerabilities. Conversely, burglary fell by 50%, from two to one incident, a decline consistent with Hawkinge's broader trend of underreporting property crimes compared to the UK (67% below average). The crime mix shifted significantly, with violent crimes now comprising 50% of all incidents, compared to property crimes at 23%. This imbalance, while not unprecedented, merits scrutiny given the area's typically low property crime rates. Residents may find the 100% increase in other thefts particularly concerning, as it signals a new risk category warranting local awareness.

Hawkinge's crime rate in October 2025 rose by 57% compared to September's 3.3 per 1,000, reflecting a shift in local patterns. While the area remains significantly safer than the UK average (5.2 vs 7.7 per 1,000), the upward trend suggests evolving dynamics. On a daily basis, Hawkinge recorded approximately one crime per day over the month, a figure that, while low, underscores the need for vigilance. Over the course of October, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 193 residents, a monthly exposure rate that places Hawkinge among the lowest in the UK for this metric. This statistic, when contextualised against the area's population of 8,492, highlights the relative rarity of crime in daily life. However, the increase from September raises questions about factors such as seasonal transitions or local events that may have influenced reporting patterns. The contrast between Hawkinge's low exposure rate and the UK average illustrates the area's distinct security profile, though the month-on-month rise indicates a need for continued monitoring.